Heat Kills

The human body can only handle so much. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/13/death-toll-extreme-heat-arizona-county?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7zt_hUKB86Qzyb7tLNo-VlvZTKJdealg9VQGk9SKEcd0l78r3-isOZZcX-Tg_aem_tJp32Wbz6lNluRIimunzWg And Arizona is a place typically known for being hot. People living there generally know how to deal with the heat and the majority have air conditioning. But heat like what is now being experienced is more dangerous. Not just for humans. Animals and plants alsoContinue reading "Heat Kills"

Speaking of bugs….

Ticks aren’t the only troublesome thing these days. But not unusual for here. No-see-ums and mosquitoes have been driving me nearly insane. Every time I’m outside I get so bit up. I’ve had to bathe myself just now in my witch-hazel and plantain liniment since I just put the ducks and chickens up for theContinue reading "Speaking of bugs…."

Ticks and Greenbeans

Much cooler today and cloudy. We got a little light rain this morning. Sprinkles really. But I was surprised to find myself with a tick. Now this area doesn’t get ticks much. I haven’t seen one in many years. A sign it’s getting hotter here? A climate change sign? One of the issues with warmingContinue reading "Ticks and Greenbeans"

Keeping everyone as cool as possible-

73°, 72%humidity, wind NW 2 mph, 79.73 barometer, 0” rain today 0.54” rain this month It’s not so bad today. Though warm, it only got to 83°, much better than yesterday and the day before. Note that when it’s 98° outside here my little home got up to 103° inside and that was with aContinue reading "Keeping everyone as cool as possible-"

Heat on the way

Even up here. GROSS. 😭😵😭😓 Heat Advisory issued August 8 at 2:01PM PDT until August 11 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands; South Washington Cascade Foothills WHAT…Temperatures up to 93 to 98 expected coupled with mildovernight low temperatures of 60Continue reading "Heat on the way"

Malaria wasn’t on my 2025 bingo card.

Malaria acquired in Washington State. The state I call home. Yes. We have mosquitoes but we typically don’t have tropical diseases. This could be a symptom of a warming world. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/malaria-possibly-contracted-in-wa-would-be-states-first-case/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5BjhgbJgXmAYxr0Cozfz16m6iaQG4EPCp2gLn2YtGg5uXTYV1UOpSAFU3lXw_aem_uzAiEBTaIChxNAeGn43-ug

Rain! Lovely Rain.

Last night it began. A nice gentle wash that has continued today. It’s exactly what the land needs. Just over half an inch has fallen today at a rate that soaks into the parched earth and not just run off. Of course this means I don’t have to feel guilty about not working a lotContinue reading "Rain! Lovely Rain."

Tsunami Warning

(Upgraded now to Advisory) There is a warning for the coast here. I’m not quite in the zone (although when I’m at work, I’d be in the zone.) I know not exactly “weather” but something to always be ready for regardless. The ducklings created their own waves today, having fun chasing and eating bits ofContinue reading "Tsunami Warning"